Ultrasound-guided Aimed Laparoscopic Ischemizationof Uterine Leiomyomas

Czech version

Authors: M. Břešťák jr. ¹; K. Pohl ²
Authors‘ workplace: Gennet CZ s. r. o., vedoucí MUDr. David Stejskal 2GynCentrum sanatorium s. r. o., vedoucí prim. MUDr. Petr Pícha ¹
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2003; (3): 152-155
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Overview

Objective:
Implementation of minimally invasive selective ischemization of uterine leiomyomas atfertile age women.Design: Pilot study.Settings: Gynecological institute GynCentrum, Prague.Subject and methods: Ultrasound guided laparoscopic electro-coagulation of myoma’s vascular stalkwas carried out at consecutive 48 women during June 2000 - June 2002.Results: Significant reduction of the original size of the leiomyoma was achieved at 98% of womenduring 3 months after the surgery.No surgery complicationswere observed as well as any obstetricalcomplications at five patients getting pregnant after the procedure.Conclusion: In addition to good therapeutic effect this minimally invasive technique brings morerapid recovery, smaller visible incisions and reduced complication, particularly during consequentpregnancy.

Key words:
myomatosis, ischemization, laparoscopy, ultrasound

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